Chairwoman Clarke Reintroduces The Radiological Materials Security Act
(WASHINGTON) - Representative Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), Chairwoman of the Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology reintroduced legislation, The Radiological Materials Security Act (H.R. 2070), for the 111th Congress. The bill would prevent dirty bomb attacks in the United States.
Representative Clarke released the following statement introducing the legislation:
“As the only member from New York City on the Homeland Security Committee and Chairwoman of the Emerging Threats subcommittee, I recognize the immediate threat from unsecured radiological materials being abused,” said Rep. Clarke. “Dirty bombs can be created with relative ease by using radiological materials located in most major cities, making covert smuggling unnecessary for terrorists to launch an attack.”
“The Radiological Materials Security Act would provide the tools and resources to ensure these materials remain secure,” said Rep. Clarke. “Because this is a low-technology threat that does not require extensive technical knowledge to execute, we must be vigilant in preventing individuals with ill intentions to get a hold of these dangerous materials. That is why I will continue to push for passage of this critical legislation.”
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